[KevinM]

Let me start this by saying that I like any replica to recreate the feel of the time period it is from. I am looking for the illusion of a 1960's car without the rust, and other problems that come with the real thing. (And, in the case of a Cobra, the price.)

Because of this, I prefer a 1960's look to the paint. The modern clearcoat paints look "wrong" on a 60's car. They completely destroy the illusion for me. Even the best finished 1960's cars never had the deep "wet look" of modern paints. However, EPA rules mean that most old paint formulations aren't legal anymore.

So, my question is: What is the best paint available these days to replicate a high quality 1960's paint finish? What do the guys restoring 1960's Ferarris, etc. use?

Kevin